For no apparent reason, the shipping estimates for many products in the Apple Online Store rose recently. The products affected include the iPhone 4, iPad 2 and several Mac products (which are not due to be refreshed for some time).

Apple's iPhone 4 handset is now shipping quicker than ever, just in time for the Christmas season. Now, the popular handset is shipping "within 24 hours." Great news, if you're thinking of purchasing an iPhone 4 in the coming weeks.